Acts 1:21-22
What is written? (ESV)
So one of the men who have accompanied us during all the time that the Lord Jesus went in and out among us, beginning from the baptism of John until the day when he was taken up from us—one of these men must become with us a witness to his resurrection.
What does it say?
A man that was with us throughout the time of Jesus’ public ministry, from His baptism by John to His ascension in order that he might testify with us about His resurrection.
What is its immediate context?
Jesus has just ascended and the disciples are gathered to replace the apostle Judas.
How Acts 1:21-22 is applied across Bible answers
Do Apostles exist today?
Their selection for the twelfth apostle was limited to those men who were with them during Jesus' public ministry and witnessed Him alive after His crucifixion.
Is it required that an apostle see Jesus?
Their selection for the twelfth apostle was limited to those men who were with them during Jesus' public ministry and who had witnessed Him alive after His crucifixion.
